By Ian Acheson Word for the year? Huh? Explain that to me. That was me a few years ago. Here I was in my late forties and I’d never heard of the thing. Why limit your year to a single word? A few of you might be having the exact same reaction this very moment. I read a little about …
Coming Together
By Rondi Bauer Olson During this Thanksgiving season, many of us are visiting with relatives. Maybe you’re eating leftovers, or you’ve snuck away for a few moments by yourself. In any case, coming together to thank God for our blessings is not only important for families, but can be wonderful for writers, too. Last summer I signed up for an …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 1 – God’s Will Be Accomplished
Day 1 Prayer -That God’s Will Be Accomplished At The Conference Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. Psalm 115:1 Father God, as we come together in Nashville, help each of us to remember the One we write for and that we desire to bring …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 2 – Good Travel Weather
Day 2 Prayer – Good Weather For Travel Dear Heavenly Father, we give You praise and honor for all Your wondrous works. You have so many wonderful blessings planned for those who hear Your call and are coming to the ACFW conference, in order that they may better serve Your people and deliver Your message through their writing. We ask …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 3 – Early Bird and Post Conference Sessions
Day 3 Prayer – Early Bird and Post Conference Sessions “…listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding…” – Proverbs 2:2 HCSB Father, thank You for the opportunity to learn from experts during the Early Bird and Post Conference sessions. Please guide the words and instruction of Donald Maass, Susan Warren, and Rachel Hauck. Give them wisdom to …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 4 – Wisdom for Executive Board
Day 4 Prayer – Wisdom In Decision Making For The Executive Board Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 Father, we ask for wisdom for the ACFW Executive Board in all things surrounding the conference, and to administer this wisdom in love and unity of …
40 Days of Prayers, Day 5 – Safe Travel
Day 5 Prayer – Travel Safeties Thank you, Father, that You never miss a beat. Even as Your children who’ve known Your consistent kindness, we forget Your watchfulness. Certain situations still send us over the edge. In particular, waiting irritates us, especially when we think we know what’s best for us. Grant us safety as we travel to and from …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 6 – Worship Pleasing to God
Day 6 Prayer – For Worship Pleasing to God “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:9, NKJV Heavenly Father, music is an integral part of worshiping and praising You. We know that the raising of blended voices, accompanied by musical instruments, is to You a pleasant fragrance. …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 7 – Health for Attendees
Day 7 Prayer – Health For All Attending The Conference Dear Lord, as we make the final arrangements for the conference, we come before You–our Maker–and ask for Your protection over our health and the health of our families. Many of us have saved for months, we’ve taken vacation time, we’ve lined up childcare, and we’ve sacrificed countless hours in …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 8 – Smooth Registration
Day 8 Prayer – For A Smooth Registration Father, We thank you so much for the opportunities You give us in our writing, especially the opportunity to join with other Believers and grow together. Lord, today we pray especially for the registration process, that You will clear away the hurdles and give wisdom to those making preparations. We pray for …